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September 18, 2026

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Alerts Pennsylvanians of Proposed Department of Health Regulations and Encourages Public Comment

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) today alerted Pennsylvanians of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recently introduced Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) regulations to dramatically expand state authority by allowing the DOH — among other things— greater ability to enter homes, businesses, schools and doctors’ offices without a warrant. These regulations are being advanced unilaterally by the Shapiro administration, limiting the voice of both the people and the General Assembly unless Pennsylvanians make their voices heard. [Read More]

September 10, 2026

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America: [Read More]

August 5, 2026

PA Senators Support Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

A bipartisan group of state senators is working to ensure Pennsylvania benefits from a new federal tax credit program which could help empower parents and create new learning opportunities for students. [Read More]

July 24, 2026

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement PA Communities Safety Compromised by House Democrats’ Actions

Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania House of Representatives actions compromising the safety of Pennsylvania’s communities and neighborhoods by advancing soft-on-crime legislation for violent criminals including convicted murders and offenders of sexual assault and abuse. [Read More]

July 12, 2026

PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget

The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]

July 7, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on Passing of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Transportation Committee Chair Judy Ward (R-30) and Senate Majority Policy Committee Chair David Argall (R-29) issued the following statement today: [Read More]

June 30, 2026

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on the 2026-27 State Budget

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13) issued the following statement today on completion of the 2026-27 state budget: [Read More]

PA Senate Leaders Issue Statement on State Budget Progress

June 22, 2026

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